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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.74, 233.42 and 69.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.74, 233.42 and 69.02 is: 103.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.74 : 233.42 = 69.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.74/233.42 = 69.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.74x = 233.42 × 69.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.74x = 16,110.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,110.65/155.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.45

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